Systemization in Foreign Language Teaching: Monitoring Content Progression / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780415361934 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 10/06/2010 Series: Routledge Research in Education Pages: 396 Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d) Foreign language learning is a progressive endeavor. Whatever the method, the learner should advance from one point to another, constantly improving. Growing proficiency entails growing language content. Content is complex, displaying many dimensions. Syllabus designers, textbook authors, and teachers often struggle with the monitoring of content. Computer-assisted systemization helps to handle it in a manageable framework. Besides inventorying content, it ensures more balanced selections, calculated progression, and controlled reiteration of previously learned material. It gauges the usability of authentic material in relation to the level attained. During the teaching process, it allows the instant selection of items needed for a communicative situation, focus on forms, or particular exercises. This boo